MISSION OVERVIEW
Second generation ASAT satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-2AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
IS-A 12
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
90LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a8feaaab-ab09-42ad-8f8f-af3ece51758c
Reported date: Mar 14, 1981 at 16:55 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Tsiklon-2 →
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
105
SUCCESSES
103
SUCCESS RATE
98.1%
The Tsyklon-2 (cyclone-2), also known as Tsiklon-2 and Tsyklon-M, GRAU index 11K69, was a Ukrainian, previously Soviet orbital carrier rocket used from the 1960s to the late 2000s.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Tsiklon-2 | IS-A 12 launch?
The Tsiklon-2 | IS-A 12 is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 1981 at 4:55 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for IS-A 12?
The Tsiklon-2 | IS-A 12 mission uses the Tsiklon-2 rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The Tsiklon-2 has flown 105 times with a 98.1% success rate.
Where is the Tsiklon-2 | IS-A 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 90 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is IS-A 12 going to?
The IS-A 12 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching IS-A 12?
The Tsiklon-2 | IS-A 12 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-2 | IS-A 12 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 14, 1981 at 16:55 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: a8feaaab-ab09-42ad-8f8f-af3ece51758c
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.08, 62.93
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Mission Profile
IS-A 12 was a Tsiklon-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 90, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 14, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.